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Trouble In The Locker Room? Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell Speaks About Patrik Laine
- Lance Schrock
- August 18, 2024
Patrik Laine has been making headlines since it was revealed that he wanted a “fresh start” in June. There have been mock trade proposals, speculations on his trade value, and even questions on whether he will change his mind. Recently, Don Waddell made an appearance on TSN1010 Toronto. The very first question asked was about […]
Read MoreFreddy Gaudreau Needs a Come-Back Year, Or Else
- Mikki Tuohy
- August 16, 2024
This next season seems to be a make-or-break for Freddy Gaudreau. He had a terrible start to the 2023-24 season followed by Dean Evason, a longtime mentor and supporter of Gaudreau, being given the boot after the team fell flat on their face out of the starting gate. But the two seasons before that were […]
Read MoreThe Blue Jacket’s Coaching Lineup is Set for the 2024-25 Season
- Lance Schrock
- August 9, 2024
President and General Manager Don Waddell announced that the Columbus Blue Jackets have completed their coaching lineup for the 2024-25 season. With Dean Evason as the new head coach, there have been a few other additions and subtractions since last season. Two new assistant coaches will be joining the team, Mike Haviland, and Scott Ford. […]
Read MoreBlue Jackets Off-Season Updates: Marchenko and Johnson Signed; Laine Cleared
- Lance Schrock
- July 29, 2024
This off-season has been a whirlwind of activity for the Columbus Blue Jackets. It all started with hiring the new GM Don Waddell, and so far he has made several moves including hiring new head coach Dean Evason. Recently a few restricted free agents have avoided going to arbitration with the re-signings of Kent Johnson […]
Read MoreThe Columbus Blue Jackets Select Dean Evason As New Head Coach
- Lance Schrock
- July 22, 2024
Earlier this afternoon the Columbus Blue Jackets organization announced that Dean Evason is the new head coach. This comes after GM Don Waddell announced the relieving of former head coach Pascal Vincent in June. The details of Evason’s contract haven’t been revealed yet but it is a multi-year deal. Dean Evason was most recently the […]
Read MoreRanking NHL Goal Horns
- Matthew Buhrmann
- July 21, 2024
32) Utah Hockey Club: N/A 31) Colorado Avalanche: 1/10: Sounds generic, not a pleasant sound, I heard this too much in the 2022 Playoffs (it got annoying) Goal Horn Button: 30) San Jose Sharks: 1/10 – Sounds like a boat/foghorn, good goal song though, very unique Goal Horn Button: 29) Washinton Capitals 1/10: Sirens during […]
Read MoreColumbus Blue Jackets Free Agency Update
- Lance Schrock
- July 12, 2024
There has been no shortage of news for the Columbus Blue Jackets lately. There is plenty to discuss between the draft, free agency, and the search for a new head coach. Some players have been re-signed this past week and some have signed with new teams. The most recent signing by the Blue Jackets is […]
Read MorePlayer Profile: Joonas Korpisalo
- Matt Barry
- July 4, 2024
Joonas Korpisalo was born on April 28, 1994 in Pori, Finland. Korpisalo’s father, Jari, played hockey for 20 years, including one year in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and several seasons in the Finnish Liiga. Joonas played for the Jokerit club for many years through many levels in Finland. During the 2009-10 season, Korpisalo […]
Read MoreColumbus Blue Jackets Free Agent Frenzy
- Lance Schrock
- July 3, 2024
July 1st marked the beginning of free agency for the NHL, and GM Don Waddell has not been afraid to move the needle. Some restricted free agents from the Columbus Blue Jackets have already signed or received qualifying offers. Several unrestricted free agents have already signed with other teams. Here’s a breakdown of what has […]
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